Ascent Solar Begins the Supply of Lightweight Flexible Solar Panels for the Commercially-Produced Silent Falcon™ Unmanned A...
April 13 2015 - 6:00AM
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Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a provider of
state-of-the-art, lightweight and flexible thin-film photovoltaic
(PV) solutions, working closely with Silent Falcon™ UAS
Technologies (SFUAS), has begun supplying PV for the solar wings of
their vehicles as SFUAS is preparing for the production runs to
fill its first commercial orders of the Silent Falcon™ vehicle.
Silent Falcon™ represents the dawn of commercially produced,
economically viable solar-electric aircraft systems. The
patent-pending Silent Falcon™ is a solar-electric, all composite,
modular small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) with an
interchangeable wing configuration designed for commercial, public
safety and defense applications. In 2010, Bye Aerospace created
what is now SFUAS, capitalizing the company with a prototype
electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and initial design work on
solar electric hybrid propulsion. The combination of efficient
aerodynamic design, lightweight composite construction and advanced
solar energy collection gives the 30 lb. Silent Falcon™ UAS
remarkable all day flight endurance.
“Silent Falcon™ is the first solar-electric aircraft to enter
commercial production. Its solar-electric design gives it unmatched
performance and value in its class. Silent Falcon™ is taking and
filling its initial customer orders,” said John Brown, President of
SFUAS.
“We are extremely pleased with the Silent Falcon™ aircraft’s
capability,” said Joe Armstrong, CTO of Ascent Solar. “Its solar
wings, based on our in-production, flexible, monolithically
integrated CIGS photovoltaic product, are performing extremely
well, giving the propulsion system a significant source of
lightweight electric energy and enabling the aircraft’s
unprecedented endurance. Working closely with Silent Falcon™, we
have demonstrated a product specific to their needs and
specifications, as well as assisting them in related power
management technologies. We are honored to be the supplier chosen
for the production vehicles.”
In 2012 SFUAS selected ASTI to be a development partner and
provide the solar cells on the Silent Falcon™ wings. The ASTI
flexible PV technology is covered by numerous patents and
represents the only flexible CIGS technology in production using
monolithic integration for greater design flexibility and inherent
durability.
“Customer flight demonstrations are underway today. We believe
Silent Falcon™ UAS has a large and growing military and
international commercial market. Sales exceeding several hundred
units per year are possible. Customers now have access to the
remarkable capability of the Silent Falcon™ UAS for the first
time,” said George Bye, Chairman of Silent Falcon UAS and CEO of
Bye Aerospace.
ABOUT ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.:
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film
photovoltaic modules using flexible substrate materials that can
transform the way solar power generation integrates into everyday
life. Ascent Solar modules were named as one of the top 100
technologies in 2010 by R&D Magazine, and one
of TIME Magazine's 50 best inventions for 2011. This
product can be directly integrated into consumer products and
off-grid applications, as well as aerospace and building integrated
applications. More information can be found at
www.ascentsolar.com.
ABOUT SILENT FALCON™ UAS TECHNOLOGIES:
Silent Falcon™ UAS Technologies was established to develop
patent-pending, state-of-the-art sUAS and sUAS sensors for the
commercial, public safety and military ISR markets. The company is
headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M. For more information, go to
www.SilentFalconUAS.com.
ABOUT BYE AEROSPACE, INC.:
Bye Aerospace, founded in 2007 and headquartered near Denver, is
applying clean energy solutions to innovative aircraft designs for
the general aviation and defense markets. For more information, go
to www.ByeAerospace.com.
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Ascent Solar TechnologiesInvestor Relations Contact:CleanTech
IRBrion D. Tanous, 310-541-6824Mobile:
424-634-8592btanous@cleantech-ir.comorAscent Solar
TechnologiesJustin R. Jacobs,
1-720-872-5194jjacobs@ascentsolar.com
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